GaTaON2 is an experimental ternary oxynitride semiconductor compound combining gallium, tantalum, oxygen, and nitrogen in a single crystal phase. This material belongs to the emerging class of mixed-anion semiconductors being researched for advanced photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications where wider bandgaps and tunable electronic properties are advantageous over conventional binary nitrides or oxides. Notable for its potential to split water under visible light and enable high-efficiency photocatalysis, GaTaON2 remains largely in the research phase but represents a promising direction in materials development for renewable energy and environmental remediation technologies.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.0000234 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5000 | eV/atom | — |